Photo Projection Necklaces

Projection Pendant or Photo Locket?

Neither is better in the abstract; they give up different things, and knowing which trade you are making matters more than styling advice. A projection pendant carries the image inside a lens smaller than a grain of rice: completely private, but you have to hold it to your eye or shine a phone torch through it before anything is visible. A locket shows the picture the moment it opens — at the cost of sitting thicker on the chest and of having a hinge and clasp, moving parts a solid pendant does not have.

Read the third row first. If the photograph has to be visible — a grandparent showing off grandchildren, say — a locket wins outright, and personalised photo locket necklaces is where to start; we fit the printed picture ourselves before packing, so nothing arrives empty. If the appeal is a memory only the wearer knows about, projection wins.

Choosing Between Pendant Shapes

The shape sets the tone before the photo does, and the six families here pull in noticeably different directions.

Hearts read romantic and suit couple photographs; the minimalist round disc is the understated everyday choice and flatters almost any image; the infinity heart and wing leans symbolic, which makes it the anniversary and long-distance pick; the family tree is the one mums and grandmothers reach for, children in the picture; the paw print is there for dog and cat memorials. A handful of opening lockets sit here too, for anyone who wants the photograph visible at a glance.

Several styles also take engraving on the metal itself, so a date or a short message can sit beside the hidden picture; where that option exists it appears on the product page.

Picking a Photo That Projects Well

Sharp, well-lit photographs with the subject filling the frame project best; busy backgrounds and dim lighting lose detail at miniature scale. Send the original file rather than a screenshot or a re-saved social download, because projection jewellery reproduces only the detail the file already holds. Two faces is the practical limit — a group shot shrinks each face past recognition.

All 27 designs here take a photo upload on the product page, and the crop is yours to set: once the image is chosen you can zoom, rotate and drag it inside the frame, and the on-page preview shows how it will sit in the pendant before you order. Our team also checks every submitted image by hand before production, so if a file is too dark to hold up at that scale you hear from us before anything is made. Engraved wording is separate: it is cut exactly as you type it, so read it back once before you order.

What These Necklaces Are Made From

The honest answer is that this is a mixed-metal collection rather than a solid-silver one. Of the 27 designs here, 6 state 925 sterling silver on their product page; 5 are copper-based, 5 are stainless steel and 3 are alloy. The remaining 11 do not state a metal — if that matters for a gift, message us first and we will confirm the piece. The exact metal for each design is listed on its product page.

Steel and copper are not a lesser choice by default: steel resists scratching best of the three, and copper takes a warm finish many buyers prefer. But they are different materials with different care needs, and a piece described as silver-tone has a plated or coloured surface rather than solid metal. If 925 is specifically what you want, buy from the designs that say so, or browse silver necklaces for women instead.

Matching Pieces and Gift Pairings

For a his-and-hers pairing — or for someone who rarely wears necklaces — photo projection bracelets use the same hidden-lens idea on the wrist, 26 designs from NZ$58.90. A pendant for her and a matching bracelet for him is a favourite anniversary pairing, both carrying the same photograph; ordered together they are dispatched in one parcel.

If the picture should be seen on the outside, personalised photo necklaces gather the designs that carry the image on the pendant face, and personalised birthstone necklaces mark the same dates with a stone instead.

Caring for the Lens

The lens is the heart of the piece. Keep it away from perfume, hand cream and chlorine, take the necklace off before showering or swimming, and wipe it with a dry microfibre cloth — never household cleaners — to keep the image clear.

Store it apart from keys and other jewellery, since the lens marks first. The image itself sits inside the lens rather than on the outside, so it does not rub off with normal wear.

Delivery, Returns and Your Rights in New Zealand

Standard delivery is NZ$14.90, free on orders over NZ$179, and arrives in 7–12 business days with tracking the whole way; express is NZ$65.90 and 3–5 business days. We email the tracking number the moment the parcel leaves.

IfShe is not currently registered for New Zealand GST, so no GST is added at checkout. The purchaser is responsible for any customs duties, taxes or import charges — in practice, New Zealand Customs does not collect GST or duty at the border on goods with a customs value of NZ$1,000 or less per item, and everything here sits well under that threshold, so for the great majority of orders there is nothing further to pay on delivery.

You have 60 days from delivery to raise a return or exchange. If the fault is ours — wrong item, damage in transit, not what the product page described — we remake or refund in full and cover the return postage. Otherwise a piece made with your own photograph is personalised and final sale, so check the image and any engraved wording before you order. Nothing here limits your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. Full detail sits on delivery and shipping and returns and exchanges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you see the photo in a projection necklace?

Hold the pendant close to one eye and look through the lens towards a light source — the photograph appears as a clear miniature. You can also shine a phone torch through it to cast the picture onto a nearby surface.

What metal are these necklaces?

It varies by design. Six of the 27 state 925 sterling silver on their product page; the others are built on stainless steel, copper or alloy, or do not state a metal at all.

Will the hidden photo fade over time?

The image sits inside the lens rather than on the surface, so it does not rub off with normal wear. Keeping the lens away from harsh chemicals and prolonged water keeps the picture crisp.

Can a projection necklace be engraved as well?

Several designs take engraving on the metal — a first name, a date or a short message alongside the hidden photograph. Where it exists, the option is shown on the product page and the wording is cut exactly as typed.

Can I return a personalised projection necklace?

Personalised pieces are final sale, so double-check the photograph and any wording first. If the fault is ours you have 60 days to tell us, and we cover the return postage.

How much is delivery within New Zealand?

NZ$14.90 standard, free over NZ$179, arriving in 7–12 business days with tracking. No GST is added at checkout, and goods valued at NZ$1,000 or less per item are not charged GST or duty at the border.